Ginger and White - from the Facebook page

Cakey Muto - from the Facebook page

Coach and Horses pub - from the Facebook page

The Scarlet Hotel - from the Facebook page

The Scarlet Hotel - from the Facebook page

Despite this being my sixth year in London I keep discovering new places that have been here for a while whilst many others are popping up as fast as humanly possible.

One of my most favourite recent discoveries is Viajante. A very sleek vintage interior dresses the rooms of the former Bethnal Green's Town Hall. It is not a place for every day dining, it is rather special indeed. What will appear in front of you vaguely resembles anything you previously had eaten. A place for discoveries run by chef Nuno Mendes.

Once you already are in East London you can pop by Cafè Oto, if you are thirsty for new music this is your place. From avant garde to jazz or electronica they also host art projects and film screenings. If you fancy a dance then head to Dalston's Superstore and you will be in with all the cool kids. If instead you prefer a more underground venue you can either head to Homerton and spend an early evening at Cakey Muto(it is open all day until midnight and you can have rock & roll cakes whilst playing Heavy Metal or David Bowie Bingo. You can also play tracks from the jukebox. There are plenty mixed cds made by famous bands , pretty special) or go to Soho and enter The Hideout in Greek Street. No buzzer, no sign, just an open door. Go downstairs and a world long forgotten will open to you. Once owned by an Italian you can still see on the walls photos of popes, boxers and singers. You may think you are in the Godfather.

Another place on Greek street (but for afternoons this time) is the Soho's Secret Tea Room above the Coach and Horses pub. When you are up there you feel that the only missing thing is Dita Von Teese doing a little show for you. The food may not be the finest London has to offer but the all vintage cutlery, table clothes, furniture, photos and gramophone definitely make up for it.

For traditional home made British cakes, excellent sandwiches and teas head to the cozy Ginger and White in Hampstead, you can follow with a glass of wine sipped whilst lounging on the sofas for two at the Everyman Cinema, a movie theatre which never disappoints with its film selection.

If you prefer theatre in an unconventional venue then look no further than the Old Vic Tunnels best if preceded by a visit to Brixton Market. Recently renovated, jamaican stalls stand side by side with english cafes and the most interesting shops.

And when you had enough of the city and feel like you really need a breath of fresh hair take a train to Cornwall. The Scarlet Hotel. Ecological luxury by the sea. Need I say more?